Commercial Property Education

[Chris Lang]

Property Workshop DVDs

Hi GJS :

As I mentioned yesterday, it was a pity you couldn't have been
at the Workshop on 24 February -- because we had a select group
of 36 investors.

If you have read my latest Book, you could look upon that as
being the "Graduate" course ... whereas, the Workshop was
probably pitched at the "Honours" level. And it turned out to
be quite an in-depth look at the inner workings of Commercial
Property investment.

Anyway, instead of having to pay the $175 registration fee to
attend ... you can now obtain a complete set of 3 DVDs covering
the entire day's presentation -- and also read some of the
comments of those who attended.

All the best ... Chris Lang

 

[JIT]

Thanks Chris,

Also, just wondering if anyone knows if Michael Yardney was still planning to do a Commercial Property Seminar?

GSJ

 

[Michael Yardney]

Thanks Chris,

Also, just wondering if anyone knows if Michael Yardney was still planning to do a Commercial Property Seminar?

GSJ

I am defiantely going to do it, but with so much going on in my life at present, I have to delay this til the second half of the year - I have been flat out doing my current round of seminars and preparing for Wealth Retreat

 

[JIT]

Thanks Michael, keep us posted.

GSJ

 

[jopie]

ATTN: Chris Lang

Hey there mate,

I have tried a couple of times last week and once again today to buy the DVD set online but it has not accepted my payment on any occasion...

Can you take a credit card payment over the phone instead? or any other suggestions?

Cheers

Jacob

 

[JIT]

Hi everyone,

Just wondering if there was anyone here who ever attended this Dolf de Roos course, 'Master the art of Commercial Property Investing', $5000 per person over three days? I don't think it is still being held.

Here's the link:

http://www.commercialrealestateinaustralia.com/

Also, here's a few good books on commercial property investing you could get from Amazon.com, which I don't think I mentioned before (but they are US and UK books):

(1) Commercial Real Estate Investing - 12 Easy Steps to Getting Started, by Jack Cummings

(2) Pure Profits - Pinpoint Winning Properties, Think Like and Investor, and Succeed in Commercial Real Estate, by Al Auger

(3) The Commercial Lease Guidebook - Learn How to Win rgw Leasing Game, by Thomas G. Mitchell

(4) Negotiating Commercial Real Estate Leases, by Martin L. Zankel

(5) The Economics of Commercial Property Markets, by Michael Ball et. al.

GSJ

 

[Jen]

I received Chris Lang's DVD's last week, so they are available. Haven't watched them yet but...BUSTING to. Need a quiet moment without three billy goats in my lounge

 

[JIT]

Hi Jen,

Post some feedback on the DVD's here when you're done.

Thanks,

GSJ

 

[JIT]

A few more resources...

Here's a few more commercial property education links:

This link is for a book about CP investing written for New Zealanders:

http://www.empowereducation.com/generic.bz?connect=true&key=commreig

This South African site lists articles on CP education:

http://www.eprop.co.za/news/category.aspx?idCategory=354&idSubCategory=108

A UK CP resource:

http://www.propertymall.com/

A guide to CP investing written for UK financial advisors:

http://www.ipf.org.uk/resources/pdf/education/IPF_IFA REPORT.Web version.pdf

A US online commercial real estate magazine:

http://www.ciremagazine.com/

Here's a CP investing seminar in Sydney, which I missed:

http://www.piaa.asn.au/index.php/events/Investing_in_Commercial_Property_-_Course

A US site with a free online CP investment course:

http://www.commercial-investments.com/

A UK powerpoint presentation on CP investment:

http://www.landlordzone.co.uk/commercial/comprop.htm

GSJ

 

[JIT]

And...the "The Property Market Monitor July 2006" report compiled by BIS Shrapnel for LJ Hooker, which comments on the commercial property sector:

http://www.piaa.asn.au/rated/quattro_on_daydream/MarketReport.pdf

GSJ

 

[Jen]

Re- Chris Lang's DVDs.

Although I have only had time to watch one of these DVD's, I thought I could post with my early opinion rather than wait the age it may take me to watch all three DVDs. At least it might help someone a bit earlier.
There are 5 hours of viewing and the contents of the 3 DVDs are as follow:

1: How to identify & shortlist the right properties.
A quick way to access,analyse & compare
Pre-valuing your aquisition for comfort.

2. Negotiating the deal to your advantage
Validating your purchase
How to best lock in your finance

3. Setting up your ongoing tax benefits
Enhance & maintain your profit
An insight into truly effective marketing

After watching the first DVD, I think that if the other two are similar, then this is a valuable asset to your collection if you are learning about commercial RE.
Chris goes through the process he follows to buy this type of RE and although, as he indicates himself, there are advantages he has of experience & contacts, this seminar still gives you an excellent insight into the procedures, potential pitfalls and unique terminology of commercial RE...and we all have to start somewhere.

He also said that at the very least, you should gain enough knowledge to be able to ask the right questions.

One thing I noticed was that a couple of questions are asked which I couldn't hear and weren't repeated, so that side of things were lost but it didn't really detract from the presentation.

I'm pleased I bought the DVD's as I think I will learn a lot and would recommend them to others. I will post again when I have finished the other 2 - unless someone beats me to it ...but in the meantime, I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Jen

 

[JIT]

Thanks for that feedback Jen,

Sounds like a good resource and certainly looks like it goes into more depth then Chris Lang's book.

GSJ

 

[Dazz]

GSJ,

An amazing array of useful links and data collection points in this thread....the object of the thread, so well done.

Now, how are you travelling with actually purchasing something ??

 

[JIT]

Hi Dazzling,

Well, my personal situation, specifically - job, income, time and objectives - have changed considerably very recently, so at present although I am still actively investing, I am not buying direct commercial property; but, if I do decide to in the future I think I've done or created enough background reading from this thread, to just get on with it! Will certainly post my experiences here if and when it eventuates...

And yes, the objective of the thread was to provide a resource for others who are considering CP investment, so I think that has been achieved.

Thanks,

GSJ

 

[Grego]

Chris what is the downside/risks involved in these private trust/syndicates?

Great post thanks to all contributors

Greg

 

[JIT]

Sticky!

Thanks Les and all Moderators. Putting a sticky on this thread should make sure it doesn't get lost on the back pages and can continue to be used and developed as a resource for others interested in learning about commercial property investing. At the moment I can't think of any more resources to add to this thread, but if anyone else has more ideas, please post away!

GSJ

 

[JIT]

Just another new book that's worth reading and for the Australian market:

"Good Commercial Sense: The Complete Guide to Investing in Commercial Property" by Karina Barrymore

GSJ

 

[markp]

Just another new book that's worth reading and for the Australian market:

"Good Commercial Sense: The Complete Guide to Investing in Commercial Property" by Karina Barrymore

GSJ

Another commercial property specialist journalist and another woman?

 

[JIT]

Almost anyone can write a book these days. Karina Barrymore has just 2 residential properties and 1 suburban office building. It's a pretty simple book but gives a good overall introduction into commercial property investing.

GSJ

 

[markp]

Almost anyone can write a book these days. Karina Barrymore has just 2 residential properties and 1 suburban office building. It's a pretty simple book but gives a good overall introduction into commercial property investing.

GSJ

Neither property category fits the "Good Commercial Sense: The Complete Guide to Investing in Commercial Property" title of her book. What could you possibly learn from such a book?